Senior Quality Engineer, Mesa

Job Description

Job Description The

Senior Quality Engineer

serves as a

technical and systems steward

for site quality processes and business systems. This role provides

senior-level quality leadership without direct people management , partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Sales, and Program Management to identify quality risks, investigate root causes, and implement sustainable solutions that improve product quality and business performance.This position owns key quality systems, metrics, and improvement initiatives, acting as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor across the organization. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Serves as the

senior technical lead

for Quality Engineering and Inspection activities, providing guidance, mentorship, and functional direction without direct supervisory responsibility

Partners cross-functionally to drive

collaborative problem solving

and improved customer outcomes

Supports and maintains the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with

AS9100 and ISO 9001

standards

Represents the Quality function for

new product introduction (NPI)

and program launches, ensuring customer and regulatory requirements are met

Develops, maintains, and updates

Process FMEAs, Control Plans, inspection plans, and quality documentation

Ensures inspection equipment is properly calibrated, maintained, and suitable for intended use

Uses structured methodologies and performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and continuous improvement opportunities

Owns and administers the CAPA system , driving timely root cause analysis, corrective actions, and effectiveness verification

Promotes and reinforces a

root-cause, data-driven quality culture

across the site

Verifies effectiveness of corrective actions through post-implementation monitoring and performance analysis

Works directly with customers and suppliers on quality audits, source inspections, corrective actions, and quality concerns

Ensures quality-related training requirements are identified, documented, and supported

Develops, implements, and maintains procedures, work instructions, and quality records in compliance with industry standards

Participates in

Contract Review

to support compliance with customer and regulatory requirements

Acts as a key technical interface with customers on quality-related matters

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

or

minimum of

5 years

of progressive experience in Quality

Minimum

5 years of senior-level quality experience

(technical leadership preferred; people management not required)

Strong working knowledge of

AS9100 , ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001, and IPC requirements

Experience in a

Lean Manufacturing

environment

Advanced experience with quality tools and methodologies, including: FMEA, Fishbone, 5-Why, 8D

Value Stream Mapping, Process Flow

Statistical and analytical problem-solving tools

Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes through

expertise, data, and collaboration

rather than authority

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Advanced proficiency in

Microsoft Excel

and data analysis

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to travel up to 10%